la Repubblica
la Repubblica: Premium reporting starts at €12 per year; app and digital-edition access depend on the plan. Ranked #23 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: From €12/yr; best for italian readers wanting news and digital editions.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFrom €12/yr
- Best forItalian readers wanting news and digital editions
- Free planNo
- Publication typeMixed
- Founded1976 · Rome, Italy
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Premium articles, investigations, interviews and newsletters
- Eligible plans add app access, podcasts and games
- Quotidiano Digitale includes newspaper, supplements and local editions
Where it doesn't
- Sito Smart is browser-only and limited to one device
- The app is not included with Sito Smart
- Plan options vary in which digital extras they include
Our verdict on la Repubblica
Founded in 1976, la Repubblica covers Italian politics, economics, international affairs, local news, culture and sport, alongside magazine sections and other formats. Its digital subscriptions are aimed at readers who want premium reporting online, with higher-tier options for those who also want app access or a digital newspaper edition. It is a particularly relevant choice for Italian readers who value local coverage and a mix of articles, newsletters, podcasts and games rather than a single-format publication.
The published Sito Smart offer starts at €12 per year and provides browser access to premium content, investigations, interviews and newsletters. It is limited to one device, and the app is not included. Sito Smart e Amazon lists similar browser access and newsletters, plus a €10 Amazon gift voucher. Sito Premium adds app access, games and podcasts; Quotidiano Digitale includes Sito Premium benefits plus the digital newspaper and supplements. These distinctions matter: readers seeking only web articles may find Smart sufficient, while those who want the newspaper edition or mobile app need to select a corresponding tier.
The breadth of formats is the main reason to consider la Repubblica over a subscription focused only on articles: the offering can extend to local editions, supplements, audio and app-based access, depending on plan. That also means buyers should check the exact included benefits before choosing, especially if they care about app access or the digital edition. Readers looking for Italian reporting across web and mobile, with optional newspaper and multimedia extras, should consider it; those who want a free plan or a simple subscription with the same features at every tier should look elsewhere.
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la Repubblica fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Mixed |
| Publication bundle | Yes |
| Archive access | Not verified |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Yes |
| Gift subscription | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From €12/yr (source) |
| Website | repubblica.it |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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